Lamborghini Gallardo: 12,000 units later

Lamborghini has announced have produced more than 12,000 units of its powerful Gallardo, against 4,099 units of its big sister, the Murcielago which was produced from 2001 to 2010.

The Gallardo is a beautiful exotic car appeared in 2003.

At its beginnings, the leaders PROVIDED sell about 10,000 units of this ultra powerful cutting sports.

10 models available

Over the years, the number of declinations of the fireball continues to grow even spot a special version for the Italian police.

Thus, we find models:

LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni

LP 550-2 Spyder

LP 560-4

LP 560-4 Spyder

LP 560-4 Bicolore

LP 560-4 Polizia

LP 570-4 Blancpain Edition

LP 570-4 Superleggera

LP-570-4 Spyder Performante

LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale

Three engines CONSEQUENTIAL

The designations LP 550, LP 560 and LP 570 alone determine at power Powertrain Lamborghini Gallardo. Of data that correspond to European standards.

LP 550 has 5.2-liter V10 engine with 550 horsepower

LP 560 has 5.2-liter V10 engine of 560 horses

LP 570 has 5.2-liter V10 engine of 570 horses

They are available with either a system of cog wheels to rear, otherwise AWD.

She will be replaced

Last year, the manufacturer of Sant'Agata Bolognese in Italy has ended production of its Murcielago model which is now replaced by the stunning Aventador.

Currently, Lamborghini working to replace the Gallardo model and all indications are that this new model in development could be unveiled in concept form by the end of the year. Its theatrical release could occur during the summer 2013.

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